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Cucumber Tomato Salad with Cotija Cheese

Eunice Huerta
This easy cucumber tomato salad recipe is fast and fresh with a bit of a kick. The cilantro adds the perfect twist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 plum tomatoes diced
  • 1 large cucumber sliced and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cotija crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add the tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, and onions and toss.
  • In a measuring cup or in a bowl, stir together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, Mexican oregano, crushed red peppers, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, and onions, and let marinate. Allow this salad to sit for as long as an hour for the flavors to blend.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 268mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword ensalada de pepino y tomate, Mexican cucumber tomato salad, mexican cucumber salad recipe
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